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Severity of flu season illustrates need for paid sick days in N.J., advocates say
The legislation under consideration would require employers with fewer than 10 workers to offer five paid sick days. Larger employers would have to provide nine paid days.
7 years ago
New Jersey looks at restoring voting rights to offenders
The measure would end the practice of barring residents on parole, probation or in prison from casting a ballot.
7 years ago
Sixth time could be the charm for N.J. nuclear power subsidy bill
A bill to provide subsidies for nuclear plants and renewable power incentives is scheduled for a vote in the New Jersey Senate on Monday.
7 years ago
New Jersey may expand free breakfast program at schools
The measure would require schools where 70 percent or more of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals to have a 'breakfast-after-the-bell' program.
7 years ago
Lawmakers move to ban N.J. pension fund investment in gun manufacturing
"I think if we're really committed to gun control, we need to have a starting point and move and continue forward," says bill sponsor.
7 years ago
New Jersey joins three other states in ‘gun safety’ coalition
A task force will trace and intercept illegal guns and focus on sharing information about individuals who might pose a threat.
7 years ago
N.J. making school safety a top priority, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy says he’ll work with legislative leaders to enact more gun-safety statutes.
7 years ago
N.J. governor continues quest for diversity with three more Cabinet appointments
With most recent nominations, majority of Gov. Phil Murphy's Cabinet members are women — a first for New Jersey.
7 years ago
New Jersey may start a confidential sickle cell trait registry
The New Jersey Legislature is considering creating a confidential registry of newborns diagnosed with sickle cell trait.
7 years ago
With federal ACA mandate ending, N.J. considers requiring residents to buy insurance
'Having everyone, as many people in insurance as possible, makes it more affordable for everyone,' bill sponsor says.
7 years ago
Wary of legalizing recreational pot, two N.J. lawmakers propose decriminalization
Gov. Phil Murphy supports legalization, and the Legislature is expected to consider a bill to do so in the spring.
7 years ago
NJ Transit to put more trains in service to reduce overcrowding
New Jersey Transit has been 37 train cars short of the number needed for full daily service, so the state is taking steps to fill in the gap.
7 years ago